The Key Function of Wetlands Is as ________

question 30

Multiple Choice

The key function of wetlands is as ________.

• A) a recreational ground for humans
• B) a habitat for marine species, including commercially important species
• C) a resource for many industrial chemical processes
• D) a shipping refuge
• E) a wasteland to be drained and used by humans

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Definitions:

Local Inflammation

Inflammation confined to a specific area of the body. Symptoms include redness, heat, swelling, pain, and loss of function.

Hemorrhage

Excessive bleeding or the escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel.

Adaptive Immunity

The body's immune response that adjusts to recognize and remember specific pathogens, providing long-lasting protection.

Memory T Cell

A type of T lymphocyte that remains in the body after an infection has been eliminated, allowing for a faster and more efficient response to future infections by the same pathogen.